Comparison

SMS Helper vs Flash Backyard ID

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SMS Helper

This app helps manage your text messages by blocking spam and unknown numbers. You can set custom keywords for both blocking and filtering, and also send mass texts to your contacts. It offers monthly and yearly subscription options for enhanced features.

Highlights
  • Block spam and unknown messages
  • Set blacklist keywords for blocking
  • Set whitelist keywords for filtering
  • Send mass text messages
  • Monthly and yearly VIP subscriptions
Features
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SMS Helper:SMS Blocker&Group SMS Mainly features: *Spam&Unknow SMS Filter Set up keyword blacklists&whitelists/phone number to filter and block spam text messages. *Group SMS Creat a group and send text messages to the group. App's Subscriptions: *Weekly VIP (USD$6.99/Week) This subscription auto-renews at the end of each 1 week term at USD$6.99,unless cancelled 24 hours in advance.Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase.Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. App's Terms of use: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DTEJPQnFJWGJhZ0VB App's Privacy Policy : https://docs.qq.com/doc/DTHJ0VHpnWmtRWUNB

About

Flash Backyard ID

Features
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Flash Backyard, helping business owners manage their business operations.

Screenshots

SMS Helper3 screens
Flash Backyard ID3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flash Backyard ID at none against SMS Helper's 3. Flash Backyard ID also leads on ads (none vs shown). SMS Helper's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SMS Helper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Flash Backyard ID asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMS Helper ships an update every 6 days, Flash Backyard ID monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SMS Helper versus Flash Backyard ID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMS HelperFlash Backyard ID
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1515.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB69 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSENZONEFLASH EXPRESS CO.,LTD

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SMS Helper

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$4.99
None

Flash Backyard ID

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMS Helper free?
SMS Helper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flash Backyard ID free?
Flash Backyard ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SMS Helper or Flash Backyard ID have ads?
SMS Helper shows ads; Flash Backyard ID does not.
Which is updated more often, SMS Helper or Flash Backyard ID?
SMS Helper ships an update every 6 days, and Flash Backyard ID monthly. Most recently, SMS Helper was updated on October 24, 2026 and Flash Backyard ID on October 6, 2026.

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